Tang Dynasty: Consort Wu? Your Majesty, please address her as the Crown Prince's Consort.

Upon hearing his father's words, Cheng Chumo immediately looked indignant and retorted:

"What do you mean I'm a novice? During military drills, more than a dozen people couldn't even get close to me!"

"Nonsense! You're my son, why wouldn't those soldiers give way to you?"

Watching the conversation between the father and son, Li Chengqian couldn't help but laugh.

"Hahaha! Don't worry, Chumo, I'll definitely call you next time there's an opportunity like this!"

"Hehehe! Your Highness has excellent taste!"

Upon hearing Li Chengqian's words, Cheng Yaojin immediately became anxious.

"Your Highness! This..."

However, before Cheng Yaojin could finish speaking, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile and say:

"Uncle Cheng, don't worry. I grew up with Chu Mo, would I ever betray him? I'll issue an imperial decree to transfer Chu Mo from the Thousand Bull Guard to the Eastern Palace, where Yang Zaixing will give him a good training. He'll surely amount to something great in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly, and asked with some doubt in his eyes:

"Your Highness! You just said you...you issued an imperial decree?"

Seeing Cheng Yaojin's incredulous expression, Li Chengqian said matter-of-factly:

"Yes! It's just a matter of writing a few words and then stamping it with the imperial seal, isn't it?"

"Ahem! Does His Majesty know what you're doing?"

"I know, I always write imperial edicts in front of Old Li!"

Seeing Li Chengqian's nonchalant attitude, Cheng Yaojin didn't know what to say for a moment.

At the same time, he couldn't help but think to himself.

It seems that His Majesty's affection for His Highness the Crown Prince is not as disdainful as it appears on the surface. But that makes sense; he would love such an outstanding son too!

While thinking about it, Cheng Chumo, who was eating heartily beside him, suddenly became furious.

"You unfilial son! Shut up! You damn brat, leave me some!"

……

Liangyi Hall.

After Li Shimin finished reviewing the last memorial, he glanced at Li Tai, who was still reviewing memorials at a small table to the side, and couldn't help but smile.

Qingque is so much better; she knows how to help me share the burden, unlike that rebellious son who's so lazy!

"Qingque! It's getting late. Don't go back today, just stay at Wude Hall. It's close by, so it'll be convenient for you to come over tomorrow!"

Upon hearing this, Li Tai was momentarily stunned, and then overjoyed!

Hall of Martial Virtue!

Father is letting him live in the Wude Hall?!

What is the Wude Hall? It's the palace west of the East Palace, the closest to the Liangyi Hall!

What does Aye mean by this? Is he implying something to him?

No! This isn't a hint, it's a blatant declaration!

"Thank you, sir!"

Seeing how happy he was, Li Shimin couldn't help but scratch his head, somewhat puzzled.

What's wrong with this child? Why is he so happy?

Is it because they're so happy to know they can come to work early tomorrow?

Look how hardworking this child is!

……

The news that Li Tai had moved into the Wude Hall quickly spread.

The government and the public were in an uproar.

Everyone was speculating about what Li Shimin meant by this.

Could it be that His Majesty really intends to depose the Crown Prince?

That shouldn't be the case.

His Highness the Crown Prince is so good; he personally led the expedition against the Xueyantuo and went to the front lines of the disaster area to provide disaster relief and care for the people.

Why should His Majesty depose a crown prince like this?

Apart from officials from aristocratic families, most officials were quite satisfied with Li Chengqian as the crown prince.

Especially the old people from the former Qin Prince's Mansion and...

"Wei Zheng!! Do you really think I wouldn't dare kill you?!"

Inside the Liangyi Hall, Li Shimin's eyes were bloodshot as he looked down at Wei Zheng, who was standing with his neck stiff, filled with murderous intent.

This clearly shows that Wei Zheng has once again broken through her defenses.

However, when faced with Li Shimin's threat, Wei Zheng couldn't help but show a hint of disdain.

"Your Majesty! You are wrong, terribly wrong! Prince Wei is a prince, how can he live in the Wude Hall? If so, where does Your Majesty place His Highness the Crown Prince?"

"Does Your Majesty's favor towards the Prince of Wei stem from a desire to repeat the tragedy of the Xuanwu Gate Incident?"

Seeing Li Shimin's furious expression, Wei Zheng remained completely unafraid.

Meanwhile, Li Shimin on the other side was completely dumbfounded by the barrage of criticism!

"You country bumpkin!! You scoundrel!! I'm going to kill you! Kill you!!"

"Hmph! If I can make Your Majesty repent, what harm is there in taking my life?"

As Wei Zheng spoke, he wore an expression that seemed to say, "Go ahead and kill me if you dare."

Seeing Wei Zheng's unyielding attitude, Li Shimin was almost driven mad with anger.

"I only let Qingque stay in the Wude Hall because he helps me review memorials every day and has to travel back and forth between the Prince of Wei's residence and the palace. It's more convenient for him! I'm just worried about my son. What's wrong with that?"

However, Wei Zheng remained unmoved upon hearing Li Shimin's words.

"Your Majesty is mistaken again. Prince Wei is merely a vassal king. What right does he have to review memorials? In this Great Tang Dynasty, only Your Majesty and the Crown Prince have this qualification. Prince Wei's actions are presumptuous and utterly wrong!"

Furthermore, as a vassal king, why has His Highness Prince Wei delayed going to his fiefdom? Has the imperial system become meaningless in the face of Prince Wei?

"You...you...you!"

Li Shimin's finger trembled as he pointed at Wei Zheng. For a moment, he seemed to have run out of breath, his eyes rolled back, and he lay stiffly on the dragon throne.

Seeing this, Canyue was stunned and immediately wanted to call for the imperial physician!

Wei Zheng, however, spoke with a look of disdain:

"Why is Your Majesty feigning fainting? Such behavior undermines the dignity of an emperor!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin immediately lost his composure.

"Ugh! Wei Zheng! Are you never going to stop?!"

Li Shimin originally planned to feign unconsciousness to gloss over the matter, but this old scoundrel actually blocked the spring and chased after him to kill him.

Looking at Wei Zheng's serious face, Li Shimin almost cried.

He had just let Qingque move into the Wude Hall, and then he made him move out. Wouldn't that make him lose face?

Moreover, this would damage one's image as a great person in the eyes of children.

No! Absolutely not!

Thinking of this, Li Shimin immediately spoke:

"Guards! Drag this old scoundrel back and confine him to his quarters! He is not to be released without my order!"

As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, two soldiers came in from outside the door, grabbed Wei Zheng, and dragged him out the door.

At that moment, Li Shimin couldn't help but speak up to remind him:

"Oh, and remember to send him food and supplies; don't let that old rascal starve to death!"

"promise!"

……

As Wei Zheng was dragged away, the entire Liangyi Hall fell into an unprecedented silence.

Seeing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Damn it, finally some peace and quiet. Who on earth invented Wei Zheng that he both loves and hates?

Wei Zheng, who was dismissed, changed his serious expression and couldn't help but smile.

With the household expenses settled, I've saved some money – I'm so happy!

Although Wei Zheng held a high position, he was an honest and upright official who had no income other than his salary from the court. This is the main reason why he was the only one who could criticize others in the court, while others could not criticize him at all.

That's why Wei Zheng was a true spendthrift. After supporting his family with his salary, he had practically nothing left. Although he was now under house arrest, Li Shimin was providing him with supplies! Didn't that mean he wouldn't have to pay for his own food during this time?

It's a great deal! Absolutely a great deal! Hehehe!